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  • Home
    • HHH History
    • The Open Road-Autobiography
    • Do History @ Home
  • Weddings
    • Mini-Mony Wedding
    • Grooms/Rehearsal Dinner
    • Just Say "I Do" Wedding
    • Wedding & Event Showcase
  • Membership
  • Hospitality/Tours
    • Tours For All Ages
    • Lillian's Table
    • Little Lillian Tea Party
    • Event Rentals
    • Holiday Open House & Christmas Tours
    • Visit the HHH & Austin
    • Events Archive
  • Autism Programming
    • Autism Friendly Austin
    • ASD Recreation Events
    • All Access Community Explorations
    • Camp Just for Me
    • Circle of Friends Day Camp
  • Music/Education
    • Harris Music Contest
    • Music @ the Mansion
    • History for Half Pints Children's Programming
    • History Happy Hour/Hump Day History
  • Calendar/Tickets
  • Newsletter/Blog
    • Blog
  • Volunteer
  • Contact Us
  • Donate Now

​Autism Programming at the HHH

Stepping Out for Autism Walk/5K Registration

ASD Recreation/Respite Nights Registration

​Registration for our 2022 Camps opened on March 1, 2022. 
​Click the gray camp buttons below to find out more information and to register for camp.


Camp Just for Me Registration
Circle of Friends Registration
All Access Community Explorations Registration

Donate to ASD Programming

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​In 2009, with the addition of the 6000 square foot banquet hall, the leaders of the Hormel Historic Home made the commitment to offer programs that benefit the community of Austin.  With the rise in diagnosed cases of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, the HHH decided to offer a space where the needs of families affected by ASD could be met.  

We now offer the Circle of Friends Day Camp for kids entering 1st through 5th grade and All Access Community Explorations, a 10 session camp for youth entering 6th through 12th grades.  In 2015 we added Camp Just for Me in order to meet the needs of kids on the Spectrum who need greater assistance.  CJFM is a 5 session program for up to 10 young people ages 7-17.  

In order to allow our younger campers to get together throughout the year we started the ASD Recreation and Teen Nights Program which offers parents a few hours off and the kids a fun night of socializing and activity at the Austin YMCA.  ASD Recreation night programming is currently available for youth in K-12th grades. 

In 2017, the Autism Friendly Austin Initiative was launched with the goal of making the entire community of Austin aware of how those on the spectrum can be included in the community. The AFA initiative has trained and qualified businesses and services providers as Autism Friendly and has hosted a variety of  activities dedicated to raising awareness of Autism throughout the year. 

Downloadable Social Narrative to assist those with sensory processing disorders when visiting the Hormel Historic Home.

The autism programming at the Hormel Historic Home relies on fundraising and donations.  All money raised remains in Mower County to support youth on the Autism Spectrum.  Thank you for considering making a tax deductible donation today.

Autism Programming Support
Long version, 9 minutes
Short version, 3 minutes
 Resources to help families cope with the COVID-19 pandemic
Carol Gray Pandemics and the Corona Virus Social Story
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Dealing with Coronavirus Anxiety
Narative to explain coronavirus situation
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How to cope with school closures resource
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Music Therapy at home resource ​Toneworks Music Therapy Services LLC.
Visit Autism Speaks for more resources
Autism Parenting Magazine Resources
Coronavirus basics
Ideas for at home activities
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Suggested entertainment:
TV Shows: Atypical and The Good Doctor
Movies: The Tenple Grandin Movie
Books (Adult): Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night, House Rules
Books (Young Readers): Rules

ASD Parent/Caregiver Network: ​Healthy Relationships for All Abilities
Presentation Materials

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Learn more about the programming by view the videos below.
More videos available on YouTube

    If you are interested in receiving news about local, state, and national news regarding Autism, please submit your e-mail address below.  We will send 1-2 messages per month to let you know about upcoming events and related articles.  Thank you.

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2020 Virtual Walk Sponsors
Thanks to all who sponsored, donated, sent us photos or videos!  You helped us raise over $4000 to support area youth on the autism spectrum!
Bollingberg Chiropractic~CRC~Family Eye Care Center of Austin~Games People Play~Laura Helle~Matchbox Children’s Theatre~McFarlandTruck Lines, Inc.~Medicap Pharmacy ~ Midtown Auto Clinic ~ Palleton~Rolling Green Fencing, Inc.~Worlein Funeral Home
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The Autism Programming at the Hormel Historic Home relies on Grants, Camp Fees, Fundraisers, and Donations.  
​We, along with our entire community, appreciate your support.        
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Office and Tour Hours 
 Monday-Friday 10am-4:30pm
If you are traveling from a distance you're welcome to call us to check tour hour updates as we sometimes have events who rent the historic house for special events.  We also update our social media if hours will differ.
Special Event Hours Vary
Hormel Historic Home
208 4th Ave. NW
Austin, MN  55912
507-433-4243
Executive Director:
Cindy Meany
cindy@hormelhistorichome.org
Operations Manager:
Amanda Barber
amanda@hormelhistorichome.org​

Community Autism Resource Specialist:

Mary Barinka
autism@hormelhistorichome.org
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